Research on the diversified dispute resolution mechanism for foreign-related intellectual property rights in liaoning pilot free trade zone
Jianfeng Hou
Liaoning University of International Business
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/bam.v7i3.11339
Keywords: liaoning pilot free trade zone; intellectual property rights; foreign-related disputes; diversified dispute resolution mechanism
Abstract
Based on the latest policies such as the State Council's 2025 Regulations on Handling Foreign-Related Intellectual Property Disputes and combined with the practical context of deepened reform and opening-up in the Liaoning Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), this paper systematically analyzes the institutional framework, practical models,and core challenges of the existing dispute resolution system.Liaoning has preliminarily formed a distinctive regional network for protecting foreign-related intellectual property rights (IPR). However, three distinct challenges hinder its effectiveness:first,institutional coordination remains fragmented across departments, forcing enterprises to navigate multiple entities;second,professional service capacity—Particularly bilingual legal expertise in common law IPR rules—Is inadequate;third,international recognition of dispute resolution outcomes lags behind global standards. To address these,this paper proposes optimization paths encompassing strengthening legislation on diversified dispute resolution mechanisms for IPR,enhancing the systemic integration of the pluralistic resolution framework,improving the efficiency of professional resource allocation, empowering judicial confirmation, and deepening international cooperation. The aim is to provide theoretical support and practical references for Liaoning FTZ to foster an internationalized and rule-of-law-based business environment.
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